Correctional Dental Assistant

CBH Medical; Alberta (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

CBH Medical is seeking a Dental Assistant for a per-diem position within a correctional setting at Meherrin River Regional Jail. The role involves flexible 8-hour shifts, patient care, and supporting the dental team in a unique clinical environment to grow clinical skills and contribute to improved oral health outcomes.

You will handle clinical, radiographic, and administrative duties, maintain infection control, and educate inmates on oral hygiene while ensuring smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

• Provide high-quality patient care across clinical, laboratory, and administrative duties.
• Assist dentist with patient management and instrument handling.
• Maintain infection control standards and sterilize equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays).
• Review patients' medical histories and record vital signs.
• Serve as infection control officer by developing protocols and sterilizing instruments.
• Help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after treatment.
• Provide post-operative instructions for oral care.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and nutrition.
• Take dental impressions for study models and diagnostics.
• Perform administrative and office tasks using a computer.
• Communicate with patients, staff and suppliers regarding scheduling, billing, and supplies.
• Support direct patient care across multiple dental specialties.

Job description

CBH Medical is a visibly different correctional healthcare experience, delivering flexibility, transparency, improved patient health, reporting, and oversight by a leadership team with decades of correctional experience. Founded in 2015, we have proven experience in the successful administration of an effective correctional healthcare service program at several correctional facilities. We take great pride in our medical staff and strive to provide compassionate, comprehensive and effective medical care to all of our patients. CBH Medical provides the highest level possible of customer service, medical experience, and commitment to health and wellness to all our patients. Our best practices enhance performance and focus intensely on each facility’s critical needs.

Now Hiring: Dental Assistance – Make a Difference in Correctional Healthcare

Meherrin River Regional Jail is actively hiring a Dental Assistant for a Per-Diem position. This role works 8-hour shifts. If you're a compassionate Dental Assistant looking for flexible work and a unique clinical environment — this is a great opportunity to grow your skills and make an impact.

About the role

• Dental Assistants are responsible for providing high-quality patient care by performing a variety of clinical, laboratory, and administrative duties. This includes assisting the dentist with patient management, preparing and handling instruments and supplies, and supporting procedures involving the teeth, mouth, and gums.

What you'll do

• Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays).
• Review patients’ medical histories and record vital signs, including blood pressure and pulse.
• Serve as the infection control officer by developing protocols and preparing/sterilizing instruments and equipment.
• Help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment.
• Provide post-operative instructions for oral care following procedures such as restorations, extractions, and surgeries.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, including brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling.
• Take dental impressions for study models and other diagnostic purposes.
• Perform administrative and office management tasks using a personal computer.
• Communicate effectively with patients, staff, and suppliers—handling scheduling, phone calls, billing, and supply orders.
• Support direct patient care across multiple dental specialties, including orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, and oral surgery.